Whether in sport or dance or sales training coaching is what gets you past the theory, out of the classroom and into reality. Like sport and dance, sales is a performing art. The terrific thing is that, like sport and dance, sales is all about results, so the training coach’s worth is all about the results that they help produce on the field or on the stage or in the boardroom, which means that if you are good you can make a lot of money! Just what is a training coach? To me it is someone who … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2011
You Ask, “Do I become a Life Coach?” We Help You Decide
“Do I become a life Coach?” How many times have you pondered this question without knowing how to make the decision on your own? We want to help you decide. Is this your next big move in your professional career. Often times when we are trying to make a big decision we decide to focus on the pros and cons. To help you answer the question “Do I become a life Coach?” I decided to interview a professional coach and ask him about his list of pros and cons. We interview a working life coach to help … [Read more...]
How to Get Coaching Clients: Freebies
How to get coaching clients is one of the most commonly asked questions by new coaches. All coaches, experienced or rookie, want to learn more about how to get coaching clients. The secret to being successful is to get more clients. But, how do you do that? There are many ways to market for more clients, but one of the best ways is on the Internet. People will find your website, read about how wonderful and extraordinary you are, and immediately sign up for your services, right? Not really. … [Read more...]
Don’t Become a Lifecoach
If you want to work a nine-to-five job, don’t become a lifecoach. If you enjoy sitting in cubicles, pounding away on a keyboard or looking at business reports, don’t even think about becoming a coach. The coaching profession is not for people who want to be told what to do. Do you want a boss who berates you or gives you busy work just to wield his power? If so, stay away from the coaching profession. Do you enjoy the monotony of routine? Don’t become a lifecoach. Enjoy doing the same … [Read more...]
What is Online Coaching? Good Question!
Rather than being cute about what online coaching is, let’s just look at a few ways that a coach can generate business and deliver services over the internet. To make this most useful, I am going to be pretty broad in my definition of the internet. Finding Clients Online The idea is actually to be “findable” online. To do this you need to create a presence online and use key words and pay per click advertising, so when people are looking for the solution to their problem, you pop-up. Notice it … [Read more...]
Become a Cancer Coach And Impact The Lives of Thousands
Up until very recent times, almost everyone asking to become a cancer coach was a cancer survivor or a relative or friend of a cancer victim. This was because most people had not fully appreciated the impact that cancer has on the individual, family and society. Today, most countries around the world have strong cancer organizations that work towards improving the lives of patients and care givers. These national bodies have been a huge success. We now have international cancer organizations … [Read more...]
The Diary of a Wimpy Leadership Coach
The book, and the movie, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, was about a sixth-grade kid navigating the choppy waters of middle school, not about a leadership coach. But, I borrowed the title to tell you what you should never be as a coach - a wimp! While the wimpy kid had to face all sorts of cafeteria bullies and hallway Neanderthals, coaches have to face businesspeople, managers, CEOs; and professionals who can sometimes act like bullies. Why would someone hire a professional and then not listen … [Read more...]
Maximize Your Growth with a Coaching Mastermind
A coaching mastermind multiples the intelligence and insights of the members of the mastermind group. Napoleon Hill said that an additional mind, a group consciousness, is created which is greater than the sum of the individual minds. As a coach, you are well advised to form a mastermind group of coaches with likeminded values and goals. Craft Your Mastermind Team Carefully When forming a coaching mastermind group, it is critical that you select your members carefully. To propel you on your … [Read more...]
Life Coaching Marketing Potential Clients Will Love
Life Coaching Marketing is easy to master when you understand your client enough to know what they value, and then give them the best value possible for FREE. Haven't you been seduced into buying cookies, pie, or candy after tasting a free sample at the local store? Those stores know that you VALUE the sweet taste of their goodies and they're willing to give some of that valuable yummyness to you for nothing. Guess what? Your customer is no different. They need to feel the power of your … [Read more...]
Coaching Competencies: The Difference Between a Coach and a Counselor
Sometimes when discussing coaching competencies, the words “coach” and “counselor” are used interchangeably. However, they are NOT the same thing. What is the Difference Between a Coach and a Counselor? A counselor is someone who has specific expertise in a certain type of business or industry. Coaches work for a broader range of clients and generally have a wider range of knowledge in more areas than a counselor. Counselors diagnose problems with a company’s organization, structure, and … [Read more...]
